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Is it worth snapping up euros at €1.41 while the Greek crisis continues?
The financial crisis in Greece and ensuing euro worries, mean the pound is currently buying €1.41
7 July 2015
Greece in financial turmoil: What to do if you're jetting off
Many in the UK are worried about forthcoming holidays booked to Greece, so here's a Q&A on what you need to know
29 June 2015
Martin Lewis explains what a 'Grexit' could mean for your holiday
Many in the UK are worried about forthcoming holidays booked to Greece
23 June 2015
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16 June 2015
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2 June 2015
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What'll triumph in the battle of the savers? The contenders: a year's 2for1 films, Easyjet refund, 16 years free music
26 May 2015
Will the election hit the pound? It's at €1.39, so should I buy now?
The pound is at near record highs with £1 buying €1.39, but politics does play a role in currency movement
24 April 2015
Cheaper spending, hotels, car hire and more: 10 tips to cut European holiday costs
This time last year £1 bought €1.19, now it's about €1.40 – the highest since 2007 - so things will seem much cheaper
18 March 2015
The pound hits €1.40, should you buy now for the summer?
The pound has punched through the psychological €1.40 barrier today for the first time since 2007
10 March 2015
Is it worth changing euros for the summer holidays now?
The euro has weakened even further over the last week and £1 can now buy you €1.34 at the spot rate
26 January 2015
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Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – but is it worth switching to?
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Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year. -
BT customers 'forced into overdrafts' after duplicate payment error - here's what you need to know
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BT customers have complained that they've been forced into overdrafts after payments were wrongly taken twice this month. The telecommunications giant said it will refund any duplicate payments taken automatically. -
Martin Lewis: Four urgent ways you may be due £1,000s in tax back – if you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a work uniform or even just pay tax
23 March 2023![]()
If you're married or in a civil partnership, have ever had a PPI payout, wear a uniform to work or pay any income tax, you could be due £100s or even £1,000s in tax back – but you'll need to check urgently. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
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The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
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Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
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It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills.
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